The Ashes got underway in Perth with England winning the toss and electing to bat against Australia in the First Test - but things swiftly went downhill for the visitors Down Under

Everything you need to know about England's disastrous first innings as The Ashes got underway in Perth...

England Won the Toss and Elected to Bat: Captain Ben Stokes won the coin toss. The England skipper surprisingly made the decision to bat first, hoping to utilise the pitch before it deteriorated.

Australia Lacked Key Players: Australia entered the match without their regular captain Pat Cummins, along with fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott, all sidelined due to injury. That meant brilliant but controversial Steve Smith, fresh from rowing with Monty Panesar in the build up, took over as skip

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